'Came all of a rush, when it did come.' 'Same here,' said Herrick.

'I could have done with a ream when I got started; but it's long enough for all the good I had to say.' They were still at the addresses when the clerk strolled up, smirking and twirling his envelope, like a man well pleased.

He looked over Herrick's shoulder.
'Hullo,' he said, 'you ain't writing 'ome.' 'I am, though,' said Herrick; 'she lives with my father.

Oh, I see what you mean,' he added.

'My real name is Herrick.